Barite with Calcite
specimen number:
1392146
location:
Montreal mine, Iron Co., Wisconsin, USA
description:
Attractive salmon colored bladed crystals of barite measuring to 1.5 cm in size throughout this matrix. Great color. Some damage present as seen. The specimen at one time was part of the collection of John Brottlund who worked at this mine was responsible for a large quantity of the specimens that were recovered. Small balls of crystallized calcite are scattered throughout.
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